Period Facts Archives - South Avenue Women's Services

How Does Birth Control Affect Your Period?

Posted January 21st, 2022 by south ave & filed under Birth Control.

Most women will use some form of birth control during their lifetime. Many types of birth control use progestin and estrogen hormones to prevent ovulation and implantation. These hormones affect the uterine lining and can lead to some spotting in-between periods, but overall, they reduce your menstrual bleeding. Periods can be longer, shorter, heavier, or lighter,… Read more »

How to Skip Your Period with Birth Control Pills

Posted April 28th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Birth Control, Women's Health.

For some women, periods are just a minor annoyance. For others, it can disrupt their daily life with pain, heavy bleeding, and other nasty symptoms. No matter which category you fall into, it’s probably safe to say that you would choose not to get your period if you could. But what you may not know… Read more »

4 Common Reasons (Besides Pregnancy) Your Period Could Be Late

Posted September 1st, 2020 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

At one point or another in every woman’s life, her period will probably be late. Some women simply have unpredictable cycles and are used to this. Others may get their period like clockwork, and therefore start to panic when their expected time of this month comes and goes and nothing happens. Although it is often… Read more »

What’s the Deal with Menstrual Cups?

Posted August 6th, 2020 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

For a long time, the only choices most women have known when it comes to menstrual products have been pads and tampons. Over the past few years, however, other alternative options have emerged more prominently and become more widely used. One of the most popular of these alternatives is the menstrual cup. Although many women… Read more »

13 Facts About Your Period That Everyone Should Know [Infographic]

Posted November 17th, 2016 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

Did you know that the average woman uses nearly 11,000 tampons in her lifetime? Or that your period can change the sound of your voice? There are so many unique and interesting things to learn about the female body and the way that our menstrual cycles affect us. Whether you are looking to learn more… Read more »

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